Irish Distress And Its Remedies, The Land Question, A Visit To Donegal And Connaught In The Spring O

""Irish Distress and Its Remedies, The Land Question, A Visit to Donegal and Connaught in the Spring of 1880"" is a book written by James Hack Tuke in 1880. The book provides a comprehensive account of Tuke's visit to Ireland during the spring of 1880, where he investigated the state of the country's economy and the living conditions of its people. Tuke's primary focus was on the issue of land ownership and its impact on the Irish population.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the economic and social conditions in Ireland at the time, including the effects of the Great Famine, the state of agriculture, and the prevalence of poverty. Tuke also discusses the political situation in Ireland, including the rise of the Land League and the demand for land reform.The second part of the book is a detailed account of Tuke's visit to Donegal and Connaught, where he met with local farmers and landowners to discuss the land question. Tuke describes the various methods used by landlords to evict tenants and the impact of these evictions on the local communities. He also discusses the efforts of the Land League to organize resistance against landlords and the government.Overall, ""Irish Distress and Its Remedies, The Land Question, A Visit to Donegal and Connaught in the Spring of 1880"" provides a valuable insight into the social, economic, and political conditions in Ireland during the late 19th century. The book is an important resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of Ireland and the struggle for land reform.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.